TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A201

VCFRONT_a201_vcrightSelfTestFail

Also written as VCFRONT_A201 / VCFRONT A201 / VCFRONT_a201_vcrightSelfTestFail / vcfront_a201_vcrightselftestfail

System
VCFRONT
Vehicle Controller Front
Type
Alert
Category
Network
Severity
Alert

Why does the exact Tesla alert ID matter?

Record the exact alert ID, including underscores, suffixes, and companion alerts. Tesla alerts that look similar can point to different modules, timestamps, and service procedures.

What does VCFRONT-A201 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. The front vehicle controller has detected a problem with the right vehicle controller voltage supply circuit. The 12V battery is not supported info from manualVCFRONT_A180 There is 0.5V or greater difference between the PCS voltage and the battery voltage. There is less than 0.5V difference between the PCS voltage and the battery voltage. High strain on 12V Battery, drive not allowed.

Original Description

The front vehicle controller has detected a problem with the right vehicle controller voltage supply circuit. The 12V battery is not supported info from manualVCFRONT_A180 There is 0.5V or greater difference between the PCS voltage and the battery voltage. There is less than 0.5V difference between the PCS voltage and the battery voltage. High strain on 12V Battery, drive not allowed.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Front alert: The front vehicle controller has detected a problem with the right vehicle controller voltage supply circuit. The 12V ba
  • Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable
  • Alert notification in the Tesla app

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software
  3. 3 If multiple features remain non-functional, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

VCFRONT-A201 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Front system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

Other VCFRONT Codes

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